This gluten free meatball recipe fits a variety of special diets such as GAPS, Paleo, Nutritional Balancing or SCD. But even if you aren’t on a healing diet, these are quick, easy and so delicious!
These meatballs have just enough vegetables in them to increase their nutrients without tipping off picky children. The carrots and cauliflower in these meatballs have a very mild flavor, and enable you to use up “Cauli-rice” and carrot juicing leftovers. These two veggies meet the “no seeds” requirements for Nutritional Balancing diets, but feel free to choose different vegetables if you like.
The addition of fish sauce adds just the right touch of umami to the meatballs, making them extra flavorful and slightly more nutritious.
They also freeze well so you always have something yummy on hand on those nights when you just don’t have time to cook (or can’t be bothered).
Gluten Free Meatballs with Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 lb. ground grass-fed beef or lamb
- 1 pasture-raised egg
- 1/4 cup cauliflower, grated to “rice”
- 1/8 cup carrot juice pulp or shredded carrot
- 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes or 3 Tbsp fresh minced onion, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. additive-free fish sauce (where to find)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano or basil), finely chopped or 1 Tbsp dried herbs
- Sea salt, to taste
